Washington Square Park

A marsh. A cemetery. A parade ground. A gathering spot for avant-garde artists. A battleground for chess enthusiasts. A playground for canines and children. Washington Square Park has served various roles for its community throughout the years, adapting to meet its needs. Well-known for its arch, honoring George Washington, the man for whom the park is named, and its fountain, the arch's elder by 43 years and a popular meeting spot, Washington Square Park also houses several other monuments and facilities.

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Featured Monument

Washington Square Arch

The marble Washington Square Arch was designed by Stanford White and dedicated in 1895.

Facilities

• Bathrooms
• Dog-friendly Areas
• Eateries
• Great Trees
• Playgrounds
• Spray Showers
• Wi-Fi Hot Spots

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• Projects

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News

• NYC PARKS’ CITYWIDE MONUMENTS CONSERVATION PROGRAM KICKS OFF ITS 21st YEAR
• Washington Square Arch Receives “Green” Lighting Update
• Washington Square Arch Receives "Green" Lighting Upgrade

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Highlights

• Alexander Lyman Holley Monument
• George Washington Acccompanied By Fame And Valor
• George Washington Accompanied By Wisdom And Justice
• Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument
• Shirley Hayes And The Preservation Of Washington Square Park

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Videos

• Washington Square Arch Restoration
• Picnic in Washington Square Park
• It's My Park: Washington Square Arch Restoration

More About Washington Square Park

Zip Code:10011
Community Board: 02
Council Member: Margaret Chin
Park ID: M098
Acreage: 9.75
Property Type: Neighborhood Park

Other Parks Nearby

• West 4th Street Courts (0.23 miles)
• Minetta Playground (0.24 miles)
• Mercer Playground (0.27 miles)
• Downing Street Playground (0.33 miles)
• William F. Passannante Ballfield (0.33 miles)